08/09/2005 Resolutions 2005-226
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2005-226
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Construction of Two
Bridges for northbound lanes over the Platte River channels on South Locust Street between 1-80 and
the Wood River Diversion Channel [Project No. 2235(4)], according to plans and specifications on
file with the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, on July 21,2005, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, the Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska,
submitted a bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and
specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of
$1,179,155.59; and
WHEREAS, such bid is below the estimate for such project; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Roads has concurred with such
recommended bid award.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid ofthe Diamond Engineering Company
of Grand Island, Nebraska, for the construction of two bridges for northbound lanes over the Platte
River channels on South Locust Street between Interstate 80 and the Wood River Diversion Channel
[Project No. 2235(4)] in the amount of$1,179,155.59 is hereby approved as the lowest responsible
bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract between the City and such contractor
is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such contract on
behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council ofthe City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 9, 2005.
The Grand Island City Council approved Resolution #2005-239 at their
August 23, 2005 Council meeting to Rescind Resolution #2005-226.
Approved as to Form
August 2, 2005